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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
The Who's Zak Starkey reveals he's working with Beatles legend's sons
Meanwhile, a popular singer has been strong-armed into addressing the fact she had used Ozempic ZAK STARKEY hopes to recreate some of dad Ringo Starr's magic with The Beatles – by teaming up with Paul McCartney and John Lennon's sons. In an exclusive chat about the release of cool new single Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous) with band Mantra of the Cosmos, Zak tells me he's worked on a new song with Sean Lennon and James McCartney. Advertisement 12 Zak Starkey hopes to recreate some of dad Ringo Starr's magic with The Beatles Credit: Getty 12 Zak, pictured, has teamed up with Paul McCartney and John Lennon's sons Credit: Getty 12 Zak recorded a song with Sean Lennon and James McCartney Credit: Refer to Caption Zak explains: 'The Beatles kids thing is something I've avoided because it's something we will be judged on for ever. 'I thought it was a daft idea. But I've got to know James well over the last decade and Sean over the last five years and we have become great friends. 'Their music is great. 'I had a track called Rip Off and as we were communicating a lot I asked them to contribute. Advertisement 'We were nervous in case there was no chemistry but there was loads and it sounded great. 'James' voice is so powerful it nearly blew me off my seat.' It was when his Mantra bandmate Shaun Ryder got involved that the magic really happened though, with Zak adding: 'Within five minutes he showed us that the only lyrical genius in the room was Shaun Ryder. 'He blew our minds and he wrote and recorded it in less than ten minutes. It's a pop song but it's overtly political dance music.' Advertisement After the track was finished, Zak contacted George Harrison's son Dhani. 'I explained that after Sean and James' contribution the musical table was full and that nothing weird or personal was going down. The Beatles movie cast finally revealed - and who they will play 'He got it and it's all cool. He's got his own great record out at the moment, too.' Mantra's new single Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous) is also on sale on June 29 as a limited edition 7-inch clear vinyl featuring the song's full six minutes. Advertisement The first batch sold out before their shows at Liverpool's Cavern Club, with the vinyls now changing hands for £400 on eBay. Zak adds of the upcoming album: 'There's 14 tunes and I've only finished six so far.' I look forward to hearing it. SHE inspired girlsto get active thanks to her Sporty Spice persona. Advertisement But it wasn't until Mel C had her own daughter that she understood how key role models can be. 12 Mel C and Natasha Hunt for a Volvic campaign Credit: supplied Teaming up with Volvic – and England rugby star Natasha Hunt, for a campaign to inspire the next generation of female rugby stars, Mel said: 'Now that I've got a daughter of my own, I realise how important it is to celebrate the incredible things women are doing not just in music, but in sport too. 'We've got to keep that momentum going.' Advertisement She added: 'Today, female role models in football, rugby and all sports are absolutely smashing it, they are more visible and celebrated than when I was a child. 'It's exciting to hear young girls saying, 'I want to be a rugby player,' and believing it's possible.' Bey duet is best by a country Miley THERE was a sprinkling of superstar stardust in Paris when Miley Cyrus joined Beyonce on stage at the Stade de France. She was an extra special guest during the first night of the Cowboy Carter tour in France, where they wore matching golden outfits to perform their collaboration II Most Wanted for the first time. Advertisement 12 Miley Cyrus joined Beyonce on stage at the Stade de France Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 12 Miley was an extra special guest during the first night of the Cowboy Carter tour in France Credit: Instagram Gushing about the experience on Instagram, Miley wrote: 'Beyonce, to be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true. Thank you for the opportunity to perform in Paris together & sing our song about friendship. 'To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could've imagined.' Advertisement Miley's a busy lady, as she revealed she is now heading back to California to write her first book, which may well be a memoir. On her family podcast Sorry We're Cyrus, she said of the prospect: 'I would consider writing a book, we discussed this the other day. 'I think this is something that I'm going to spend a little time working on while I'm in Malibu.' CONGRATS to model Daisy Lowe after she married Jordan Saul in London on Thursday. Advertisement The couple started dating in 2021 and welcomed daughter Ivy two years later. An insider tells me they are planning a bigger bash to celebrate with family and friends, including her mum Pearl and dad Gavin Rossdale. Jackie's top Cruz fan CRUZ BECKHAM's girlfriend Jackie Apostel is his biggest fan – just take a look at her top. The singer-songwriter wore an oversized American football shirt with his name on the back as the pair headed out together in London. Advertisement 12 Cruz Beckham's girlfriend Jackie Apostel is his biggest fan – just take a look at her top Credit: Splash 12 The singer-songwriter wore an oversized American football shirt with his name on the back as the pair headed out together in London Credit: Splash 12 My insiders tell me Cruz spends most days working on his music in a studio in the capital, with Jackie popping in when she can Credit: Splash 12 'Jackie is a bit of a muse to Cruz and he loves playing his new tracks to her,' my contact explained Credit: Splash Advertisement My insiders tell me Cruz spends most days working on his music in a studio in the capital, with Jackie popping in when she can. 'Jackie is a bit of a muse to Cruz and he loves playing his new tracks to her,' my contact explained. 'She is supportive of him and what he's working on. 'It's a very sweet romance, they're besotted with each other.' Advertisement I'd say. LEIGH-ANNE has landed one of her most unlikely gigs – a slot at Reading and Leeds rock festival. The former Little Mix singer and breakout star Skye Newman have been added to the line-up for the events, from August 21 to 24, alongside Bring Me The Horizon, Limp Bizkit and Enter Shikari. WEIGHT'S ZO NOT AN ISSUE NOTHING bores me more than talking about how much people weigh – especially when it comes to my favourite artists. Advertisement So I was sad to see that Lizzo had clearly been strong-armed into addressing the fact she had used Ozempic, after all the talk about her losing some weight. 12 Lizzo had clearly been strong-armed into addressing the fact she had used Ozempic Credit: Getty 12 Lizzo said: 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah?' Credit: Instagram/lizzobeeating In a new interview, the About Damn Time singer said: 'I tried everything. Advertisement 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah? 'So if you eat right, it makes you feel full. 'But if you can just do that on your own and get mind over matter, it's the same thing.' She was pounced on by trolls who berated her for previously saying that her weight loss was down to a calorie deficit and doing more exercise. Advertisement It's obvious that the only reason she's addressed it now is because it's all anyone on social media can talk about. But why the hell do they care so much? Lizzo is one of the most energetic and fun singers I've watched live and when I've seen her performing, I couldn't give a flying f**k what she looks like – I'm just there to listen to her music. Let's be frank, nearly every celebrity on the planet is using a fat jab to stay slim. And I don't know anyone who would turn that option down if they had the chance. Most celebs have had Botox, fillers and the rest, and the majority of them will at some point book in for their umpteenth facelift when they will end up looking younger than their own kids – I'm looking at you Kris Jenner. Advertisement But Kris certainly doesn't care – let's face it, she's got skin that is so soft it would rival a newborn baby's arse. And neither should Lizzo. Be fat, be thin, have facial features that wouldn't even quiver in a 9.5 magnitude earthquake – you only get one life.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ringo Starr's son Zak Starkey reveals reason George Harrison's son was snubbed for Beatles' sons song collaboration
ZAK STARKEY hopes to recreate some of dad Ringo Starr's magic with The Beatles – by teaming up with Paul McCartney and John Lennon's sons. In an exclusive chat about the release of cool new single Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous) with band Mantra of the Cosmos, Zak tells me he's worked on a new song with Sean Lennon and James McCartney. Advertisement 12 Zak Starkey hopes to recreate some of dad Ringo Starr's magic with The Beatles Credit: Getty 12 Zak, pictured, has teamed up with Paul McCartney and John Lennon's sons Credit: Getty 12 Zak recorded a song with Sean Lennon and James McCartney Credit: Refer to Caption Zak explains: 'The Beatles kids thing is something I've avoided because it's something we will be judged on for ever. 'I thought it was a daft idea. But I've got to know James well over the last decade and Sean over the last five years and we have become great friends. 'Their music is great. 'I had a track called Rip Off and as we were communicating a lot I asked them to contribute. Advertisement Read More on THE BEATLES 'We were nervous in case there was no chemistry but there was loads and it sounded great. 'James' voice is so powerful it nearly blew me off my seat.' It was when his Mantra bandmate Shaun Ryder got involved that the magic really happened though, with Zak adding: 'Within five minutes he showed us that the only lyrical genius in the room was Shaun Ryder. 'He blew our minds and he wrote and recorded it in less than ten minutes. It's a pop song but it's overtly political dance music.' Advertisement Most read in Bizarre After the track was finished, Zak contacted 'I explained that after Sean and James' contribution the musical table was full and that nothing weird or personal was going down. The Beatles movie cast finally revealed - and who they will play 'He got it and it's all cool. He's got his own great record out at the moment, too.' Mantra's new single Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous) is also on sale on June 29 as a limited edition 7-inch clear vinyl featuring the song's full six minutes. Advertisement The first batch sold out before their shows at Zak adds of the upcoming album: 'There's 14 tunes and I've only finished six so far.' I look forward to hearing it. SHE inspired girlsto get active thanks to her Sporty Spice persona. Advertisement But it wasn't until 12 Mel C and Natasha Hunt for a Volvic campaign Credit: supplied Teaming up with Volvic – and England rugby star Natasha Hunt, for a campaign to inspire the next generation of female rugby stars, Mel said: 'Now that I've got a daughter of my own, I realise how important it is to celebrate the incredible things women are doing not just in music, but in sport too. 'We've got to keep that momentum going.' Advertisement She added: 'Today, female role models in football, rugby and all sports are absolutely smashing it, they are more visible and celebrated than when I was a child. 'It's exciting to hear young girls saying, 'I want to be a rugby player,' and believing it's possible.' Bey duet is best by a country Miley THERE was a sprinkling of superstar stardust in Paris when Miley Cyrus joined Beyonce on stage at the Stade de France. She was an extra special guest during the first night of the Cowboy Carter tour in France, where they wore matching golden outfits to perform their collaboration II Most Wanted for the first time. Advertisement 12 Miley Cyrus joined Beyonce on stage at the Stade de France Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 12 Miley was an extra special guest during the first night of the Cowboy Carter tour in France Credit: Instagram Gushing about the experience on Instagram, Miley wrote: 'Beyonce, to be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true. Thank you for the opportunity to perform in Paris together & sing our song about friendship. 'To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could've imagined.' Advertisement Miley's a busy lady, as she revealed she is now heading back to California to write her first book, which may well be a memoir. On her family podcast Sorry We're Cyrus, she said of the prospect: 'I would consider writing a book, we discussed this the other day. 'I think this is something that I'm going to spend a little time working on while I'm in Malibu.' CONGRATS to model Advertisement The couple started dating in 2021 and welcomed daughter Ivy two years later. An insider tells me they are planning a bigger bash to celebrate with family and friends, including her mum Pearl and dad Gavin Rossdale. Jackie's top Cruz fan CRUZ BECKHAM's girlfriend The singer-songwriter wore an oversized American football shirt with his name on the back as the pair headed out together in London. Advertisement 12 Cruz Beckham's girlfriend Jackie Apostel is his biggest fan – just take a look at her top Credit: Splash 12 The singer-songwriter wore an oversized American football shirt with his name on the back as the pair headed out together in London Credit: Splash 12 My insiders tell me Cruz spends most days working on his music in a studio in the capital, with Jackie popping in when she can Credit: Splash 12 'Jackie is a bit of a muse to Cruz and he loves playing his new tracks to her,' my contact explained Credit: Splash Advertisement My insiders tell me Cruz spends most days working on his music in a studio in the capital, with Jackie popping in when she can. 'Jackie is a bit of a muse to Cruz and he loves playing his new tracks to her,' my contact explained. 'She is supportive of him and what he's working on. 'It's a very sweet romance, they're besotted with each other.' Advertisement I'd say. LEIGH-ANNE has landed one of her most unlikely gigs – a slot at Reading and Leeds rock festival. The former Little Mix singer and breakout star Skye Newman have been added to the line-up for the events, from August 21 to 24, alongside Bring Me The Horizon, Limp Bizkit and Enter Shikari. WEIGHT'S ZO NOT AN ISSUE NOTHING bores me more than talking about how much people weigh – especially when it comes to my favourite artists. Advertisement So I was sad to see that 12 Lizzo had clearly been strong-armed into addressing the fact she had used Ozempic Credit: Getty 12 Lizzo said: 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah?' Credit: Instagram/lizzobeeating In a new interview, the About Damn Time singer said: 'I tried everything. Advertisement 'Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah? 'So if you eat right, it makes you feel full. 'But if you can just do that on your own and get mind over matter, it's the same thing.' She was pounced on by trolls who berated her for previously saying that her weight loss was down to a calorie deficit and doing more exercise. Advertisement It's obvious that the only reason she's addressed it now is because it's all anyone on social media can talk about. But why the hell do they care so much? Lizzo is one of the most energetic and fun singers I've watched live and when I've seen her performing, I couldn't give a flying f**k what she looks like – I'm just there to listen to her music. Let's be frank, nearly every celebrity on the planet is using a fat jab to stay slim. And I don't know anyone who would turn that option down if they had the chance. Most celebs have had Botox, fillers and the rest, and the majority of them will at some point book in for their umpteenth facelift when they will end up looking younger than their own kids – I'm looking at you Kris Jenner. Advertisement But Kris certainly doesn't care – let's face it, she's got skin that is so soft it would rival a newborn baby's arse. And neither should Lizzo. Be fat, be thin, have facial features that wouldn't even quiver in a 9.5 magnitude earthquake – you only get one life.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drummer fired twice from legendary band calls members ‘insane'
Drummer Zak Starkey was fired by The Who, then rehired, then fired again within the span of a month. While Starkey, who has played with the band since 1996, says he still considers Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey family, he does take issue with the reasons they gave for dismissing him from the band. Starkey, who is the son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey, detailed what led to his firing in a recent interview with The Telegraph. 'What happened was I got it right and Roger got it wrong,' Starkey said, referring to The Who's performance of 'The Song is Over' at the band's second show at Royal Albert Hall in March. A review of the band's March gig in the Metro implied that Daltrey openly bashed Starkey's performance while on stage. While performing 'The Song Is Over,' Daltrey stopped and said, 'To sing that song I do need to hear the key, and I can't. All I've got is drums going boom, boom, boom. I can't sing to that. I'm sorry guys,'' according to the review. However, Starkey told The Telegraph that The Who doesn't typically play the 1971 hit live and didn't rehearse it enough. He also said Daltrey 'took a bit out' of the song because it was too long and came 'in a bar early.' 'I watched the show and I can't find any dropped beats,' Starkey told The Telegraph. 'Then Pete had to go along with it because Pete's had 60 years of arguing with Roger.' The Who kicked Starkey out of the band seven days later. Afterward, Townshend called Starkey to ask if he wanted to fight for his place back. He said no. But a week later, Townshend called again, and Starkey had changed his mind. 'I said, 'I want my gig back,'' Starkey told The Telegraph. The drummer's reunion with The Who was short-lived after he was dropped again just two weeks later. 'It was like, 'Roger says he can't work with you no more, and we'd like you to issue another statement saying you're leaving to do your other projects, and I just didn't do it because I wasn't leaving [of my own volition],' Starkey said. The drummer added that the band's team 'didn't specify' why Daltrey felt he couldn't work with Starkey. The singer later told him that 'you're not fired, you're retired because you've got so many other projects,' according to Starkey. Despite the situation, Starkey regrets how some fans sided with him and slammed Daltrey and Townshend. 'I don't blame anyone. I blame The Who because they're unpredictable, aggressive and (expletive) insane,' he said. Starkey was first fired by The Who in mid-April, two weeks after the second Royal Albert Hall show. The band was said to have 'made a collective decision' to part ways with the drummer, The Sun reported at the time. Starkey, who first joined The Who in 1996, later told Rolling Stone that he was 'surprised and saddened' by his firing, but was grateful for his time with the band. 'I'm very proud of my near thirty years with The Who. Filling the shoes of my Godfather, 'uncle Keith [Moon]' has been the biggest honor, and I remain their biggest fan. They've been like family to me,' Starkey wrote in the statement. 'Twenty-nine years at any job is a good old run, and I wish them the best.' In mid-May, Starkey was fired for the second time prior to The Who's farewell tour. 'After many years of great work on drums from Zak, the time has come for a change. A poignant time,' The Who's Pete Townshend wrote on Instagram on May 18. 'Zak has lots of new projects in hand and I wish him the best.' In a counter-statement also posted on Instagram, Starkey called Townshend's announcement a lie. 'I was fired two weeks after reinstatement and asked to make a statement saying I had quit The Who to pursue my other musical endeavors‚" Starkey wrote. 'This would be a lie. I love The Who and would never had quit. So I didn't make the statement ... quitting The Who would also have let down the countless amazing people who stood up for me ...' Starkey clarified that although he does have other projects, it would not have interfered with the tour and cited other points in time when he would balance both plans, from the 1990s through 2020. 'None of this has ever interfered with The Who and was never a problem for them,' Starkey said. 'The lie is or would have been that I quit The Who — I didn't. I love The Who and everyone in it.' Although the farewell tour was expected to include Starkey, he has already been replaced by Scott Devours. 'The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour' will feature 16 shows, including a concert at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Meanwhile, Starkey is taking time to focus on his other projects, including his band Mantra of the Cosmos. The group includes Shaun Ryder and Bez of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape, and Andy Bell of Oasis and Ride. Rock singer calls brother's claims he sexually abused him 'wildly misleading' Shawn Mendes 2025 tour coming to Boston, where to buy tickets online Green River Festival returns to Greenfield with world-class music lineup Rock band Gov't Mule to open The Big E Arena on 2025 fair's first night Live Wire: Four under-the-radar acts not to miss at Green River Festival Read the original article on MassLive.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Ringo Starr labels Roger Daltrey ‘that little man' after son's sacking from The Who
Ringo Starr has reportedly criticised the way 'that little man' Roger Daltrey runs the Who after Starr's son was sacked from the band. Zak Starkey, 59, who was sacked as the Who's drummer over a disagreement about his performance, said he was proud that his father had come to his defence. The drummer has maintained that during the band's now infamous 'break up' concert in London in March, it was actually the Who's 81-year-old frontman, Daltrey, who got his timings wrong. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Starkey added fuel to the rift, saying that after he was sacked for the second time in the space of a few weeks, Starr told him: 'I've never liked the way that little man [Daltrey] runs his band.' Starkey, who had been with the Who since 1996, said Daltrey became 'lost' during the concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Footage from the gig showed Daltrey turning in frustration towards his drummer during a rendition of The Song is Over and saying: 'To sing that song I need to hear the keys and I can't. All I've got is drums going boom boom boom.' Starkey was fired two weeks later but he was reinstated after only three days, apologising on social media to Daltrey for having 'dropped a few beats' – a mea culpa that was encouraged by the Who's guitarist, Pete Townshend, who said Daltrey 'did nothing wrong but fiddle with his in-ear monikors'. Townshend added that Starkey 'made a few mistakes' and had apologised for them. But the drummer said he was informed 10 days later that the reinstatement was 'never going to work', and was encouraged to put out a statement to say he was moving on of his own accord. Starkey, the godson of the Who's original drummer, the late Keith Moon, told Rolling Stone he was 'very proud' of his father for 'standing up for me', adding that despite his apology, he could still see no mistakes on his part in the concert footage. He said he had been blamed for missing his cue, when in fact Daltrey had come in 'four bars early' after being unable to hear the piano. 'He blamed it on the drums being too loud and then it got made into this huge social media thing,' Starkey said. Starkey is due to be replaced before the Who's farewell tour of the United States this summer. When asked whether he was sacked for financial reasons, he said: 'Roger is quite renowned … I once asked [former Who bassist] John Entwistle if Roger still had the money from the last Who tour. He goes, 'He's still got the money from the first one.''
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ringo Starr's son, Zak Starkey, clarifies the truth about his second firing from The Who
From fired to retired. Drummer Zak Starkey posted a statement on Instagram Monday clearing up the circumstances surrounding his latest exit from The Who. Starkey, 59, claimed that bandmate Roger Daltrey told him he wasn't 'fired' from the group for a second time, but rather 'retired' and free to work on his own projects. 'NOISE&CONFUSION!!!! I had a great phone chat with Roger at the end of last week which truly confused both of us!!!' Starkey wrote. 'Rog said I hadn't been 'fired'…I had been 'retired' to work on my own projects,' Starkey shared. 'I explained to Rog that I have just spent nearly 8 weeks at my studio in Jamaica completing these projects, that my group Mantra Of The Cosmos was releasing one single at the beginning of June and after that had run its course ( usually 5/6 weeks ) I was completely available for the foreseeable future….Rog said 'Oh!' and we kind of left it there.' Starkey insisted that he and Daltrey, 81, are 'on good terms and great friends as we have always been.' 'Gotta love these guys,' the musician added. 'As my mum used to say 'The mind boggles!!!' XXX.' Starkey, who is the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr, joined The Who in 1996. He was fired from the band for the first time last month following his performance during the group's two charity shows for Teenage Cancer Trust at London's Royal Albert Hall in late March. Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend were allegedly 'upset' with Starkey over the gigs. Starkey spoke out about his blindsided departure, revealing that he 'suffered a serious medical emergency with blood clots in my right bass drum calf' in January. But The Who quickly rehired Starkey. Townshend, 80, claimed that the drama had to do with 'some communication issues' that were 'aired happily.' Starkey was let go from the band, again, earlier this month. 'After many years of great work on drums from Zak the time has come for a change,' Townshend wrote on Instagram. 'A poignant time. Zak has lots of new projects in hand and I wish him the best.' Townshend also announced that drummer Scott Devours will replace Starkey on The Who's upcoming farewell tour that starts in August. Starkey shared his own statement where he disputed Townshend's reasons for his exit. 'I was fired two weeks after reinstatement and asked to make a statement saying I had quit The Who to pursue my other musical endeavors,' he wrote. 'Not true. I love The Who and would never have quit and let down so many amazing people who stood up for me through this madness.' He also clarified that while he does have 'other projects' that he's working on, none of them have 'ever interfered' with his gig with The Who. 'I love The Who and everyone in it,' Starkey said.
